Foreplane

The Eurofighter Typhoon is the definition of avant-garde engineering, using the very latest technology enhanced materials and manufacturing techniques. To learn more, please click on a section below

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Front Fuselage
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Fin

Plan view of Eurofighter Typhoon highlighting foreplanes

Manufactured in titanium, the all-moving foreplanes are superplastically formed and diffusion bonded for minimum mass, high strength and optimum aerodynamic profile.

These control surfaces provide the aircraft with high-agility and instant responsiveness to pilot inputs. Acting as air-brakes, the foreplanes also help to reduce the aircraft''s landing roll.

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